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Mental illness alone is no predictor of violence, studies and experts agree
The question of whether there is a relationship between mental illness and violence — and the potential threat it may pose to public safety — has been renewed in the aftermath of Toronto's Danforth tragedy.
Britain to legalize medicinal use of cannabis
The British government says doctors will soon be able to legally prescribe cannabis-based medicines, but has no plans to decriminalize the drug for recreational use.
'Promising' ultrasound pokes holes in brain barrier to let drug treatment through
Canadian researchers are reporting early hints that focused ultrasound technology can safely poke holes in the blood-brain barrier that would allow for better treatment of Alzheimer's, brain tumours and other neurological diseases.
Alberta scientists help identify stillbirth-predicting blood chemicals
Dutch medical trial using Viagra stopped after 11 babies die
Violent, anti-social behaviour down sharply among Ontario students, survey finds
How 2 Alberta men developed a potentially life-saving coverall modification
Sit-stand desks can cut more than 1 hour of sitting time at work: Study
Ontario to review safe injection, overdose prevention sites, health minister says
Doctors find 1st likely case of woman spreading Ebola one year after infection
Ontario to use part of mental health funding for police
Girl, 4, sent to hospital after eating marijuana chocolate bar
Role-playing game aims to help Nunavut youth deal with anxiety and depression
Gluten-free foods aimed at kids not healthier than regular products: Study
Abortion laws in Northern Ireland need 'urgent' reform, MPs say
Woman sues fertility clinic, claims dozens of her eggs lost
If the doctor is listening, you have 11 seconds
Dog owner urges drivers to consider buckling up pets
DR. GOLDMAN'S BLOG
Take a quick online test to discover your risk of heart attack or stroke
SECOND OPINION
Your earliest memory might never have happened
Your car might be trying to kill you by lulling you with sleep-inducing vibrations
Halifax takes $690K in new false-alarm fee, but it hasn't reduced unwarranted calls
SECOND OPINION
Why there's finally a drug for smallpox even though the disease no longer exists
